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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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